Typically, anti-virus tools run hashes on potential malware files, but some advanced malware uses ________________ as a way to hide its malicious code from antivirus tools.
A)hashing
B)bit-shifting
C)registry edits
D)slack space

Question

Typically, anti-virus tools run hashes on potential malware files, but some advanced malware uses ________________ as a way to hide its malicious code from antivirus tools.​
A)​hashing
B)​bit-shifting
C)registry edits
D)slack space

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bit-shifting is a technique used by advanced malware to obfuscate its code, making it harder for antivirus tools to detect by altering the binary pattern of the code without changing its functionality.

Typically, Anti-Virus Tools Run Hashes on Potential Malware Files, but Some